Château de Hojo

Château de Hojo is a medieval castle in Kashiwazaki set on a hilltop with stone and wood construction. The grounds contain multiple defensive structures, moats, and examples of traditional Japanese architectural design.

The castle originally belonged to the Doi clan before becoming a stronghold of the Omori clan during the Kamakura Shogunate period. It served an important role in regional control during that era.

The castle demonstrates Japanese military engineering through its strategically placed gates and elevated lookout points that remain visible today. These features give a sense of how defenders once monitored their surroundings from these positions.

The site is easily accessible from local pathways, and there are several viewpoints throughout the grounds offering views of the surroundings. Most visitors need a couple of hours to thoroughly explore the structures and exhibits.

The castle underwent major reconstruction in 1960, incorporating findings from archaeological excavations and historical documents into its design. This made it possible to rebuild the original structures based on scientific evidence.